N6833523C0447
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Ayer, MA 1432 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Unrealized Backlog This Definitive Contract is complete with $99,514 of unfunded backlog unused.
American Superconductor was awarded
Definitive Contract N6833523C0447 (N68335-23-C-0447)
for Research And Development.
worth up to $239,402
by NSWC Philadelphia Division
in August 2023.
The contract
has a duration of 1 year and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Rugged High-Temperature Superconductor Wire Bundles for Shipboard Installation
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC11
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 3 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $99,514, though the contract is closed, so backlog may not be realized.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I
Title
Rugged HTS Wire Bundles for Shipboard Installation and Use
Related Solicitation
Abstract
The Navy has explored the use of High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) to address some of their increasing power needs. HTS Degaussing is the most developed application and HTS Degaussing has been designed into the LPD surface combatant. Although HTS ADG is addressing the key challenges associated with copper DG systems, initial cable installations on LPD28 (lead ship) have identified some installation risks with HTS ADG cable that are unique to the HTS ADG cable fabrication process. This risk is associated with the fact that HTS ADG cables are made to length, terminated and tested in the factory prior to shipping. The termination and testing reduces installation time on the ship and mitigates light off risks respectively, however, the completed cable arriving to the shipyard at a fixed length presents a paradigm shift for the shipbuilder. This length discrepancy was compensated for via several actions for the LPD28 platform but it has generated discussion on how to mitigate possible length discrepancies in future installs. This proposal is an initial step in that effort.
Research Objective
The goal of phase I is to establish the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of proposed R&D efforts and determine the quality of performance of the small business awardee organization.
Topic Code
N231-040
Agency Tracking Number
N231-040-1126
Solicitation Number
23.1
Contact
Archie Johnston
Status
(Closed)
Last Modified 2/28/25
Period of Performance
8/25/23
Start Date
1/16/24
Current End Date
7/15/24
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$139.9K
Total Obligated
$139.9K
Current Award
$239.4K
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$99.5K
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
N6833523C0447
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
People
Suggested agency contacts for N6833523C0447
Competition
Number of Bidders
3
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
CA6KHVAFESK4
Awardee CAGE
0D9R0
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
N68335 NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV
Funding Office
N64498
Created By
juan.belmonte@navy.mil
Last Modified By
dod_closeout
Approved By
dina.marinelli@navy.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MA-03
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Representative
Lori Trahan
Modified: 2/28/25